Waterfall handle

Abstract

A multi-functional device for serving as a handle and for producing a waterfall comprising an elongated member with a waterfall slot, a first end piece that is connected to a water source and is fluidly connected to the elongated member, and a second end piece that helps anchor the elongated member to the spa.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Technical Field [0002] The present invention generally is in the field of devices for generating waterfalls, and more particularly is in the field of devices for generating aesthetically pleasing waterfalls in spas, swimming pools, tubs and the like. The present invention also relates to the field of decorating and improving the aesthetics of spas, swimming pools, tubs, and the like. The present invention further relates to the field of handles or devices for aiding users entering and exiting and moving around spas, swimming pools, tubs, and the like. [0003] 2. Prior Art [0004] Few applications derive more benefit from the addition of waterfalls or fountains than artificial bodies of water such as spas, swimming pools, tubs, or the like. The popularity of waterfalls and fountains in such structures is probably associated with the numerous aesthetic and practical applications that make waterfalls desirable. More specifically, the addition of a wa...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] Briefly described, the present invention is a device that produces a waterfall into, is a means for filling with water, and / or is a means for entering, exiting or moving around a spa, swimming pool, tub or the like. For simplicity, spas, swimming pools, tubs or the like, and all such artificial bodies of water, together or separately will be referred to as spas or a spa. The invention can be mounted appropriately on the edge of a spa and in one embodiment, the present invention is a waterfall handle that can be installed on the edge of a spa to provide for the addition of an aesthetically pleasing and decorative waterfall that flows into a spa and to provide a convenient handle for persons entering and exiting the spa. In this embodiment, water from a water source flows into the waterfall handle and is discharged through a waterfall slot into the spa. As the waterfall handle can be placed above the surface of the water in the spa on, for example, the upper edge of the spa wall, the waterfall can be a smooth flow of falling water extending from the waterfall handle to the surface of the water in the spa.

[0012] In operation and use, the present invention provides an aesthetically pleasant waterfall into a spa, a means for filling the spa with water, and a convenient handle for users of the spa to enter or exit or move around in the spa. One advantage of the waterfall handle is that it can serve multiple functions and therefore take the place of two or more prior devices. For example, the waterfall handle can serve as a handle to allow a person in the spa to grip thus replacing known handles, as an aesthetically pleasing waterfall thus replacing known waterfalls, and / or as a means for filling the spa thus replacing known spouts and taps. Thus, the present invention can economically serve two or more needs.

[0013] Another advantage of the waterfall handle is that the direction of the waterfall can be adjusted with respect to the surface of the water in the spa. In one embodiment, the elongated member can be rotated within the first and second end pieces. As the elongated member comprises the waterfall slot, a user can rotate the elongated member to control the direction of flow of water therefrom. For example, if a user wants the waterfall to flow directly downward, the user can rotate the elongated member so that the flow of water from the waterfall slot can flow directly downward. For another example, if the user wants the waterfall to flow in the forward direction, the user can rotate the elongated member so that the waterfall slot faces forward (or horizontally) and so the flow of water from the waterfall slot is forward (and then of course downwards due to gravity). Thus, the ability of the elongated member to be rotated provides a user with the ability to control aspects of the waterfall produced by the waterfall handle.

Problems solved by technology

As such, prior art waterfall devices tend to be relatively costly and difficult to install.

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